Making a Difference in the Lives

of Our

Veterans, Soldiers and their Families

Certified 501c3

Background on the Founder

and

Honorary Co-Chairman

A family tradition of Serving and Giving Back

Founder Chairman

Mary E. Keeser

America’s Adopt A Soldier ® desire and goal is to make a difference in the lives of our Military

Family. You will find that most everyone would like to make a difference - they just need to

know that what they give (time, skills, talents, and resources) does just that: “Makes A

Difference”. We can do this together- by reaching out, informing, educating, enabling and

empowering our Nation to “Give Back”.

A former U.S. Army officer, Ms. Keeser has also served in key executive positions with

Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton and SRA Corporation. She later launched a

government consulting firm, KEMSS, LLC a Woman Owned-Service disabled Veteran Small

Business (WO-SDVOSB). As a fifth generation military service member, she supports multiple

diversity and volunteer initiatives for Military Service members, Veterans and their Families.

She’s an active Board member of: Friends of Lake Accotink Park (FLAP), Fairfax-Falls Church

Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness Governing Board, America’s Freedom

Foundation, Women in Defense Capital Chapter (WID-DC) and is an active volunteer for

National Guard Family Readiness Group, a past President of Ravensworth Farm Civic

Association, board member of the National Guard Association of United States Corporate

Advisory Panel, NGBAA Executive Board, and SRA International -Volunteer of Year and

nominated for the Medal of Freedom, selected as finalist for March of Dimes 2013 Herons in

Technology, Ms. Keeser is also Founder and Chairman of America’s Adopt A Soldier®, a

certified 501c3 organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our Service

members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans and their Families and the National Capital Area

Veterans Service Foundation (NCAVSF) – dedicated to serving the missions of the DC

Veterans Medical Center serving over 80,000 Veterans in (MS/DC/VA). Ms. Keeser is the

recipient of two Patriotic Civilian Service Award’s and holds a Presidential Appointment as an

active S.S. Board Member.

It is truly my privilege to be able to give back and hopefully make a difference in the lives of our Veterans, Service members and their

Families. Through both my military and corporate careers I have been afforded the opportunity to meet, work with and learn from

extraordinary individuals. These experiences coupled with life have enabled me to build the relationship, network and knowledge

capital that I depend on every day to give back.

My Dad served 33 years in the Army (Korea, Vietnam, Others) and is now the Commander of 423rd MOPH in CO. My Mom

Volunteered as a Gray Lady, Army Community Service Volunteered. Between my Mom and Dad, they volunteer 90 hours a week for

their Community and were recently honored as Fountain CO volunteers of the year. One of my brothers served over 20 years in the

Army (Vietnam, Others), came back from retirement and now works as a government civilian with the 4th ID, currently deployed to

Iraq. My other brother served 30 years in USMC, my one sister is a nurse at Ft. Campbell and my other sister volunteers with MOPH

and a Animal placement and care organization. We all realize just how fortunate we are and how many others sacrifice every single day

for our way of life.

Why give back? Perhaps we should ask ourselves, why not give back of our time and talents to make a difference.

Honorary Co-Chairman

Lee Harvey founded Lee Harvey Consulting, LLC in early September, 2009 upon his

retirement from the U.S. Army - culminating a successful career spanning over 33 years.

Prior to his retirement - Lee was appointed as one of the Deputy Program Executive

Officer’s, Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). Since early January 2004, Mr. Harvey

was responsible for the management of business information systems development, integration,

and overall program implementation functions including the acquisition, personnel, medical,

distance learning, installation management and reserve component domains. Prior to becoming a

DPEO EIS, Mr. Harvey served as the Program Director for Army University Access Online –

eArmyU, reporting to the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 and the Assistant Secretary of the

Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. He was directly responsible for all aspects of program

management for the $450 million program.

Mr. Harvey previously served as the Director of Acquisition Management for the Army’s

Communications Electronics Command Acquisition Center - Washington. In that capacity he

was responsible for awarding $500 million in new contracts each year and managing

approximately $2 billion in existing contracts.

Mr. Harvey has over 33 years of experience as a leader in the Information Technology

Management and Government Contracting fields, is a veteran of the United States Army, a

graduate of the IAC partners program and a current IAC Fellow.

Lee H. Harvey

President, Lee Harvey

Consulting, LLC

Ms Davis has served in the US Air Force and US Army as a contracting officer both as an active duty airman

and as a Civil Servant. She now is a business partner in 2 small woman owned businesses, TMCI-The

McVey Company Inc. and Valytics, LLC. She’s an active member for National Guard Bureau Alumni

Association (NGBAA), National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and American Society of

Military Comptrollers (ASMC). Robin spent many years supporting the NGBAA and various breast cancer

charity organizations.

Ms Davis’s over 30 years of business – financial and contract management expertise is activity used to

oversee the entire spectrum and financial posture of Americas Adopt A Soldier ®

Treasure

Chief Financial Officer

Robin Davis

Wounded Warrior – Veteran

Outreach Principal

We are proud to announce Captain (ret) Anna King has volunteered to lead our Wounded Warrior and Veterans

outreach programs. Anna enlisted in the Army on Oct 2001, and graduated from Edinboro University with a BA

in Sociology and Criminal Justice. She was commissioned on December 2004 as an Air Defense Officer. Her first

duty station was in Killeen at Fort Hood where she later was transferred to a Support Battalion and deployed with

the First Cav in 2006. Assigned as the XO for a fuel and water platoon she was stationed at Taji, Iraq with a unit of

80 soldiers. Her assignment included being Convoy Commander, running supplies between Balad and Baghdad.

She also was responsible for training and securing Iraqi Police forces, working alongside the Iraqi Army and police

running many joint missions. Her unit was also responsible for emergency recovery of downed aircraft for both US

and Allied forces.

Anna was later transferred to Forward Support Troop as XO which allowed her to pass a milestone in her career

by being the first female officer to ever be assigned to a line unit. But on May 26, 2007, her unit was unexpectedly

hit my mortar fire where Anna’s wrist was broken, dislocated her jaw and received a head injury. Anna was

hospitalized for a total of 19 months as a result of her injuries. She was awarded the Purple Heart Medal at Fort

Hood in December 2007 and was later medevac’d to BAMC in San Antonio for further hospitalization.

Anna joined Alamo Chapter 1836 in February 2008 and the Chapter feels very lucky to have Anna King as part of

our growing membership. Senior members have already identified her as an active member not only by her

attitude but by her attendance at membership meetings, functions and participation in Chapter business.

Anna King

Honorary Advisory Board

• Lieutenant General (retired) John

Conaway, Past Chief National Guard

Bureau

• Lieutenant General (retired) Daniel

James III, Past Director Air National

Guard

• Lieutenant General (retired) John

Caldwell, Past ASA-ALT

• Rear Admiral (retired) Don Loren and

Past Deputy Assistant Secretary of

Defense for Homeland Security

Integration

• Gabrielle and Aiden Levy, Founders

Caring Kids Cards

We are proud of our esteemed Board of Honorary Advisors and Military Liaison

Representatives

• Brigadier General (ret) Robert V. Taylor, past

Chairman of the Board of NGAUS and Assistant

Adjutant General of Michigan, General

• Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) (retired) Jack

Tilley, 12th SMA

• James Sims, (past) National Commander of the

Military Order of Purple Heart

• Dr. Stan Sloane, (past) President & CEO SRA

International

• Dr. Andrew Wise, Chief Family Medical Center

• Michael T Pagliarulo, "Pags“

Former Major League Baseball Player

• Brigadier General (ret) Stephen Joyce, past Deputy

Chief of Staff Stability, and Deputy Director Allied

Command Europe, Headquarters International Security

Assistance Force Joint Command, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Anthony Principi (past)

Secretary of Veterans Affairs

• Lieutenant General (retired) H Steven Blum,

Past Deputy Commander, United States Northern

xxxx Command, Chief National Guard Bureau

MISSION

SUMMARY: 100% Volunteer Organization – 100% of all donations go directly to support our projects and programs. Our projects and programs: Informing and Educating-Outreach (PTSD-TBI workshops, Speaking, Events) /Care Packages and Care Letters (Nationally - Community based) For our Deployed and our Veterans in Veterans Homes and Hospitals/ Path To Strength-Computer Training Program (Provide Training/Certifications, -laptop-software-broadband) / Care- Respond to our Service Members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans, and Family members (Training, Job Placement, Furniture, Housing, Food, Transportation, Financial Support, Clothing and Household Items) by working with our social organizational networks, State, Federal and National Organizations. Task Force Smile: Ensure every critically Ill Military Child receives a Toy or Game while undergoing treatment in Military Hospital (Year-Round)

MISSION AREAS RESPOND/CARING: Respond to and/or facilitate the stated needs of our Service Members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans, and Family members by providing: Job Placement, Training, Furniture, Housing, Food, Transportation, Financial Support, Clothing and Household Items) by working with our social organizational networks, State, Federal and National Organizations. Task Force Smile: BRINGING A SMILE TO OUR SICK and CRITICALLY ILL MILITARY CHILDREN Through remodeling-revitalizing treatment/play areas, entertainment, ensure every sick; critically Ill Military Child receives a Toy or Game while undergoing treatment in Military Hospital (Year-Round). CARE PACKING/CARE LETTERS: Annual year-round support and Challenge America (National Packing events). Our goals are to ensure every deployed Service Member, Veteran in a VA hospital or VA home receives a care package, through regional and local partnerships. PATH TO STRENGTH COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAM: (WWPTS): A classroom / bedside computer program for our Wounded Service members – It is a partnership developed with Dell, Microsoft, Verizon and Sprint. Through the maturity of this program we are able to provided Hardware Capital (Dell Laptop-with MS Office and Windows OS), Knowledge Capital (Four Days of MS classes from certified Microsoft Instructors) and Social Capital (Active broadband-AT&T, Verizon or Sprint) used to access the internet anywhere - connect to Family, Unit, Case workers and the Microsoft on-line academy to complete the individual course modules to receive Microsoft Certifications. These are critical tools for our Service members to continue their training and education, and stay connected with family, social and professional networks/organizations. INFORMING AND EDUCATING: Keeping visibility on and addressing the needs of our Service members, Veterans and their Families through the hosting of or participation in Special Events/Workshops (PTSD-Trauma Workshops) Concerts, Speaking and Multi-Media Events.

Make a difference in the

lives of our Homeless

Veterans. Veterans,

Soldiers and their Families

Looking Back- Planning Forward WE CAN ONLY CONTINUE TO “MAKE A DIFFERENCE “

THROUGH YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS : www.americasadoptasoldier.org

With your help we can continue to positively impacted the lives of tens of thousands of Active, Reserve, Guard, Retired, Homeless, Wounded Service

members and their families around the world. We want to keep this momentum – with your help we can do just that. Looking back we have: Provided

through local and national care packing's over 30,000 Care Packages, Over 200,000 Care Letters, Trained thousands of Wounded Service Members

through our Computer program. We have relocated and provided over 7,000 Furniture items to hundreds of Wounded, Active, Reserve, Guard, Homeless

Veterans and their Family members, We have had the honor of providing a much needed break through developing, coordinating and organizing

thousands of events from entertainment, to speaking, care packing's, house cleaning, child care, education and outreach, we have identified the change that

needs (needed) to be done to improve the environment and lives of our Wounded Service Members, Homeless Veterans, Service members and their

Families and have changed-impacted that change; from a total remodel of the Family and Military Lounge at the Augusta International Airport, to our

Military Children's projects to remodel the play rooms - ensuring a more comfortable kid friendly environment to ensuring every hospitalized child

receives a game or toy, we have located and placed hundreds of our Wounded and Homeless Veterans in Jobs, provided food and shelter, clothing,

transportation for thousands.

RESPOND/CARING:

Respond to and/or facilitate the stated needs of our Service Members,

Homeless Veterans, Veterans, and Family members by providing: Job

Placement, Training, Furniture, Housing, Food, Transportation, Financial

Support, Clothing and Household Items) by working with our social

organizational networks, State, Federal and National Organizations. Task

Force Smile: BRINGING A SMILE TO OUR SICK and CRITICALLY ILL

MILITARY CHILDREN Through remodeling-revitalizing treatment/play

areas, entertainment, ensure every sick; critically Ill Military Child receives

a Toy or Game while undergoing treatment in Military Hospital (Year-

Round).

Jobs – Training Partnerships with Industry

+ Outreach to Veteran and Military

Community

RESULTS

Employed Veterans - Homeless

and At Risk Veterans

Vehicle Donation

From SGT Hill:

"Mary the van looks absolutely awesome and I cannot believe that my family and I are getting this kind of support. Besides marrying

my wife and having my children this will go down as one of the best days in my life as well as my family!!!!!!!....

We received a call from SGT Hill asking if we could help his family obtain a desperately needed vehicle, not a

donation, minimal payments. We reached out to our network hoping to obtain a good used vehicle. As no

vehicles were offered, we reached out further to our industrial/corporate network. We received a call from

Lindsay Automotive Group offering to assist and soon began fundraising.

Wanda Hale, PFCU, Kate Kohler PFCUF, Jason Fischbein Lindsay Ford, Mary Keeser, SGT Hill and Lee Harvey

thank SGT Hill for his service and present him with the Keys to his families new transportation.

Homeless - Veteran and Family

Community Day Thank you to our Awesome Volunteers who ensured we provided a warm, safe, and inviting Holiday

environment for our Homeless Community - Veterans and their families

2nd Annual Family Community Day Thank you to our Awesome Volunteers who ensured we provided a warm, safe, and inviting Holiday

environment for our Homeless Community - Veterans and their families

Task Force Smile BRINGING A SMILE TO OUR CRITICALLY ILL AND HOSPITALIZED

MILITARY CHILDREN

Revitalizing Treatment Play Areas

Entertainment Toys - Games

Through enhancing the therapeutic experience by revitalizing treatment and play areas,

providing entertainment, toys and games for children receiving care at military treatment

facilities

BRINGING A SMILE TO OUR SICK, HOSPITALIZED and CRITICALLY ILL MILITARY CHILDREN

Children's Center at Walter Reed – CCWR “BIG HUGS “ To Lockheed Martin and all of Our Volunteers (Container Store, Paxton Van Lines, Hasbro) for who

steeped up to: Loading Up, Un-Packing, Separating all the Toys-Assembling the Shelves, Delivery carts and setting up the Bunkers – ensuring all of our Critically Ill and Hospitalized Military Children receive a Toy. Several more Task

Force Projects to go..

Military and Family Lounge Augusta Regional Airport "Be the change you want to see," AGS Military Lounge was in critical need of

an entire makeover-Working with our Community Partners – We Got It Done BEFORE

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Homeless Veteran Assistance Working with VASH/HUD

– We provide furniture and household goods for our recently

placed homeless Veterans

• We collect household furniture and items

• We refurbish, if necessary

• We deliver and set-up

• Conduct Winter coat drive

• Collect and distribute needed items

Homeless Veteran Assistance

(Cont)

Service member

Assistance Working with Service member volunteers –

Providing much needed furniture and household

goods to our Service members

Service Member

Assistance Answering the call to quickly move

Wounded Warrior back to his home state.

Thank you Paxton

Sponsoring SSG Dennis Cline

Olympic Hopeful Trap Shooting

Currently Stationed with CBWTU Fort Carson

Raised in Memphis, TN Dennis was determined to join the military from an early age. He fulfilled that

dream in February 2000 and headed to Ft. Benning for basic training. After completing basic training

and AIT he was on the move. Serving at Fort Campbell, KY where he met and married his wife and had

his first daughter. His follow on assignments: Camp Casey, Korea. Fort Carson, CO. He deployed with

the 3rd ACR to Iraq in March 2003. After completing his first tour he was selected and attended PLDC

and Airborne training. His follow-on assignment was Fort Drum, NY where he deployed to Afghanistan

with the 10th MTN DIV. Seven months into the deployment his convoy was ambushed and an RPG took

off his left hand at the wrist. Several surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and two years later he is still

going strong. SSG Cline decided to continue serving his country by remaining on active duty and is now

working at Fort Carson in the Wounded Transition Unit assisting other wounded soldiers through their

own rehabilitation and MEB process. He plans to continue serving his country and working to better

the lives of fellow injured veterans.

Wounded Warrior Path To Strength

WWPTS is a partnership developed over many years with Dell, Microsoft, Sprint,

Verizon and AT&T. Through these collaborative partnerships, this program

provides

• Hardware Capital (Dell Laptops-with MS Office and Windows OS),

• Knowledge Capital (four days of MS Office, Web and Social media training

provided by certified Microsoft instructors)

• Social Capital (Active Broadband provided by Verizon) used to access the internet

anywhere. This training enables Wounded Warriors to connect to family, unit, case

workers, and the Microsoft on-line academy, to complete their individual course

modules and receive specific Microsoft Certifications. These tools are critical for

our Soldiers to continue their training, education, and stay connected with family,

social, and professional networks/organizations.

Wounded Warrior Path to

Strength WWPTS

Enabling Strength through Mobility, Training, Family, Social

and Professional Networks

Wounded Warrior Pathway to Strength

(WWPTS) 4 Days of Classes

•Hardware Capital - Dell Laptops •Program started in 2007

•Mobility

• Quality of Life, Social Outreach to Family and Friends

•Continue Education, Training

•Ability to adjust appointments from anywhere with mobile technology

•Knowledge Capital – Microsoft Certificates •Certified Microsoft Volunteer Trainers

•Receive Microsoft Academy Certificate of WWPTS Attendance

•Receive Microsoft Certification Upon Successful Course Completion

•Ability to Continue Education-Training

•Career (Military / Civilian) Progression

•Social Capital – Broadband •Provide Aircard (Broadband Connection) for 6 Months

•Quality of Life, Social Outreach to Family and Friends

•Mobility

•Ability to adjust appointments from anywhere with mobile technology

WWPTS Class

Mike Mason, Sprint

Provides instruction on the Sprint Aircards Nisah Nance, and Jeff Hograth , Dell

Provide introduction to the Dell Laptops Blake Badolato, Microsoft

Provides Introduction to the Course

COL Steve Joyce, 48th BDE (R) CDR Stopped in to visit CPL Anthony Landowski, 48th BDE GANG who is in the class

Thanks Mary Keeser, Founder America’s Adopt A Soldier

WWPTS Class

WWPTS Class

PARTNERS

Blake Badolato, Microsoft WWPTS Dean

Addresses the Graduation class

Max Peterson Dell Area VP

Address the Graduation Class

Lee Harvey, Honorary Co-Chairman

Americas Adopt A Soldier

Address the Graduation Class

Dr. Carl Buising, Microsoft Executive Director

Public Sector Healthcare, Microsoft ,

Address the Graduation Class

Mary Keeser, Founder Americas Adopt A Soldier

Address the Graduation Class

Nisah Nance, Dell WWPTS Senior Executive

Address the Graduation Class

WWPTS Class

WTB Ft Gordon Ga

Volunteer Instructors from Microsoft, Dell, and AT&T and National Guard

SMA Tilley, Volunteer Instructors from Microsoft, Dell, and

AT&T

SMA Tilley, Volunteer Instructors from Microsoft, Dell, and

AT&T

Testimonials

This was a great opportunity and I intend to make the most of it. The MS

certifications will really help me as I transition to civilian employment.

Thanks this training has been great. I hope many other wounded warriors are able to take advantage of this

opportunity. This computer is going help me a great deal in my current and future classes at the university of

Maryland and at perusing my second major in Homeland Security. Thank a lot to: You, your organization, and

your team of Microsoft and Dell

Believe me this is greatly appreciated

Thank you and Americas adopt a soldier for your generosity and effort to continue to assist us

warriors with our transitioning process. These laptops and educational opportunities serve great

purposes in both the civilian and military world. I will be certain to take full advantage of all that you

and your sponsors provide to us. Thank you Mary, n god bless your hearts.

Testimonials

“I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot about the Microsoft office. I believe that this program

should even be offered to soldiers who aren't wounded. I see myself using what was taunt and what I'll

learn. The only suggestion I've got is that maybe on the first day make it a little bit longer just incase

the internet problem/s happens again. Thank you for this opportunity. SPC Landowski, GANG”

“Thank you for all your help and to the people from Microsoft and Dell and Sprint for all there time with use showing

use how to get started on our new computers. I hope that the military keeps up the program for other soldiers who

are coming in to go to this program. Again thanks for all your help. SFC Young, Army “

“It was really great learning about computers and learning about Microsoft products and getting more

learning time on computers. It should be offered to other wounded warriors to help them become more

market able. Thanks for everything. SPC Chapman, MANG”

Thank you so much for the love and support you all have shown me in the short time I have been at

Walter Reed. It was a Blessing to receive a laptop and phone cards from the sponsors. I really

wanted to take classes on line but I never got around to doing it because I got deployed. While I

was deployed I got very sick which cause me to get hospitalized and sent to Walter Reed. Now I

am on my way to a full recovery, and receiving a gift like that from you, not only made my day but

it made my life.

It feels great for people to actually show us (soldiers) support instead of just saying it and that’s

what you did, keep up the great work and I hope God will continue to Bless you in all the

contribute.

Thanks again,

PV2 Toliver, Roderic

101st Airborne Division

Ft. Campbell, Ky

Testimonials

Informing and Educating Addressing the needs of our Service Members, Veterans, and

their families through the hosting of and participating in special

events, workshops (including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder –

PTSD and Trauma), concerts, speaking engagements, and

Military Support Events (including sporting events and Challenge

Games.)

Special Events

Workshops (PTSD-Trauma)

Concerts

Speaking

Our Message

A few examples of giving back:

- Host an event or activity that focuses on Veterans, Service Members and their Families

-Ensure you reach out and inform local Veterans, Service Members and their Families of these

activities or events

-Collect Items for donation

-Listing of recommended items is located in the Hosting an Event section

-Check in on a neighbor who is a Veteran, Service Member, or Deployed Family member

-Ask how they are doing and if they need anything: lawn mowed, essential repairs, school

supplies, other

- Host a Veteran, Service Member or their Family

-Coffee, soda, meal or just conversation

-Reach out and say, “Thanks for Serving” to a Service Member or Veteran

-Reach out and say, “Thanks for your Support” to a Service Member’s or Veterans family for their

support

Making a difference in the lives of our Service members, Veterans and their

Families. You will find that most everyone would like to make a difference

regardless of how they feel or what their opinion is about our current or past

military operations, actions or politics. We can do this together by reaching

out, informing, educating, enabling and empowering our Nation to Give

Back.

Deployed Soldiers can sign up on-line to be “Adopted” for National Care Package distribution. We

reach out through: Communities, Local and National Industries, Local Military Installations (Base,

Post, Depot, Arsenal, Command’s…, CBWTUs, Bases, Family Readiness Groups, SFSS, VFW,

MOPH, VA, USO, Retired and Active professional Military associations. By registering the

event/activity on America’s Adopt A Soldier web site, we will light up our Nation with the glow of caring.

National Operation

Light Of A Nation “Giving Back”

Our Goal – Light Up the Nation by the glow of those giving back

National Outreach

Alliance with Nashville Country Entertainer Brittini Black

DOD Army Community Covenant

U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)

Warrant Officer’s Association

– Military – Federal Magazines

– Military Order of Purple Heart (MOPH) • Sponsorship

• Magazine Articles

National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) • Sponsorship

• Magazine Articles

American Freedom Festival – www.americanfreedomfoundation.org

Military Conferences

National Re-Distribution of DVDs

• Paramount Motion Picture Sponsorship – From Warehouse to registered America’s Adopt A Soldier Chapters/Partners Nationwide

Campaigns /Events

• CAMPAIGN: Challenge America Care Packing event’s

• CAMPAIGN: Give Forward America (Donate Gift Cards)

• CAMPAIGN: We Care (Notes, Cards, Letters) to our Veterans

• EVENT: America’s Adopt A Soldier ® Gala TBD

• EVENT: America’s Adopt A Soldier ® Golf Tournament

• EVENT: America’s Adopt A Soldier ® 5-10 k Fun Walk/Run

• EVENT: WWPTS Monthly Computer Lab(s)

National Guard Memorial Project

Mary Keeser, briefs the AGAUS at their

2010 meeting in Louisville KY on the concept and

urgency of the National Guard Memorial Project

Tribute to our Fallen

Giving a Face to our Fallen and a Voice to those left behind www.nationalguardmemorial.org

Brittini Black

We are proud to announce Nashville Recording Artist Brittini Black has stepped forward and embraced an active

role as our ambassador and partner. Her commitment to not only providing awareness but also critical financial

support, speaks to her true charter as a person who stands behind wanting to make a difference. Her

commitment to making a difference is so strong that she is donating $1.00 for every CD sold at live events, in

support our programs. Through our partnership with Brittini we will not only accomplish awareness of the

challenges our Veterans, Service Members and their Families face every day, but how by supporting America's

Adopt A Soldier's mission of Giving Back we can make a difference .

Brittini joined Sam Tate (Songwriter of the Year) and several other Nashville songwriters at the WTB "Ho

Down" Picnic where they performed a concert for the soldiers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center as

part of the

"America's Adopt a Solider" benefit on April 25th!

This was one way for Brittini to give back to the many soldiers and their families.

"I was so touched by meeting the soldiers and hearing their stories... It was my pleasure to be there and be

a part of such a special weekend. Performing and hopefully taking their minds off of all they've been through

even for the afternoon is the least I could do for their amazing bravery and service.

Thanks to everyone for having me!"

___________________________________________________________

"Good Happens" Impacting Radio Now!

For more information about Brittini visit:

www.brittiniblack.com

www.slugfestrecordsnashville.com

Brittini Goes To Washington DC and Performs for the Wounded Warriors!

Nashville Recording Artist Brittini Black Goes to Washington DC and Reaches

the Heart of our Youth and our Wounded Warriors!

Brittini Black reaches the heart of our youth with a performance of

“Life Is Good” from her debut record Good Happens at the

National Guard Youth Challenge Gala (an organization that gives

high-risk teens a second chance with a military based rehabilitation

and learning program). Performances by BNA recording artist Craig Morgan

and other Nashville artists were among the evening’s lineup.

As an ambassador for America’s Adopt A Soldier, Brittini also

performed the National Anthem and her current single "America"

at a special changing of the guard event for The National Guard

and then brought smiles to our "Wounded Warriors"

with a special visit and performance at Walter Reed Hospital.

Brittini wrapped up her trip with an in-store appearance

and performance at the Tyson's Cole Haan Store for a

fundraiser benefiting America’s Adopt A Soldier.

Visit www.brittiniblack.com for more info and show dates!

Honoring Our Military Family

4 July Celebration

Walter Reed SUMMER FEST 2010

Sam Tate Billy Dean Greg Barnhill and Jenny Boyle Give their Time and Talents to

support the Annual Walter Reed Army Medi9cal Center Summer Picnic

Billy Dean and Greg Barnhill take time to talk to

Wounded Warriors and their Family members

Sam Tate entertains the crowd as Greg and Jenney

provide an assist

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Wounded Warrior Transition Bde. (WTB)

WRAMC-WTB Proud Papa Fathers

Day Lunch

National Guard Volunteer Workshop

Colorado State Veterans Home

Army Ball Care Packing

69th Military Police Ball

70th Military Ball

71stth Military Ball

Day At The Ball Park

Wounded Warriors, Family Members WTB

(MD,DC,VA) enjoy the

Washington Nationals vs NY Mets

with Pags (formaer MLB Player)

Army Aviation National TACOPS

Professional Training Symposium

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“The Jenny Boyle Band is

truly an American

gem. Jenny and her Drummer

Mike were so gracious and

made the event a very

personal and intimate

performance for the Soldiers

of the conference. I would

highly recommend them for

any future events of any size

and scale as they can truly

put on a great show as a

duet…and I can only say the

whole band would have been

awesome!”

Military Order of Purple Heart

Military Order of Purple Heart

Issue

National Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, VA June 12, 2009

Military Order of the Purple Heart Salutes America’s Adopt a Soldier The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is proud to announce its partnership with “America’s Adopt a Soldier,” an organization founded in 2009 by Mary Keeser, a retired U.S. Army Officer and Life Member of the MOPH Ladies Auxiliary. By combining the resources of several ongoing support activities into one formal program, Mary has positioned “America’s Adopt A Soldier” to better serve and respond to the needs of our Veterans, soldiers and their families. This is accomplished through strategic community/corporate partnerships, outreach to generous donors, and the assistance of thousands of nation-wide “Grass Roots” volunteers giving back. When coupled with the establishment of local America’s Adopt A Soldier chapters, this drive will raise public awareness by hosting packing events, raising funds for postage and event support, collecting-packing-shipping packages. They also give back through sponsorship of local and national events which focus on Soldiers, Veterans and their Families. Visit the America’s Adopt a Soldier website to learn how you can participate and contribute.

Mary boasts a strong military background. In addition to her own military service, her father proudly served for 33 years in the Army, including service in Korea and Vietnam; her mother volunteered as an Army Community Service “Gray Lady” Volunteer; one of Mary’s brothers served 30 years in the active Army and now continues to serve as Department of the Army civilian deployed to Iraq; another brother served 30 years in USMC; one sister is a nurse at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky; and, another sister volunteers with the Military Order of the Purple Heart. As Mary often says, “We all realize just how fortunate we are and how many others sacrifice every single day for our way of life. Why give back? Perhaps we should ask ourselves, why not give back of our time and talents to make a difference.” When asked why she is so dedicated to America’s Adopt A Soldier, Mary’s response is, “It is truly my privilege to be able to give back and hopefully make a difference in the lives of our Veterans, Service members and their Families. Through both my military and corporate careers, I have been afforded the opportunity meet, work with and learn from extraordinary individuals. These experiences coupled with life have enabled me to build the relationship, network and knowledge capital that I depend on every day to give back.”

One of the many programs America’s Adopt A Soldier has spearheaded is the Wounded Warrior Pathway to Strength; Enabling Strength through Mobility, Training, Family, Social and Professional Networks. Through this partnership with Dell, America's Adopt a Soldier delivers laptop and desktop systems to our Wounded Warriors at the Walter Reed Medical Center. In addition, Microsoft is donating software for the laptops and training for the Soldiers who receive them. Verizon is contributing mobile broadband access as well. Their generosity not only lifts the spirits of our Service members in their time of need, but computer-based rehabilitation programs also enable a more speedy recovery. Thanks to all of these generous gifts, our Soldiers can reach out to friends and family and even learn new career skills. The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) is unique among Veteran Service Organizations in that all its members were wounded in combat. For this sacrifice, they were awarded the Purple Heart Medal. With grants from the MOPH Service Foundation, the MOPH and its Ladies Auxiliary promote Patriotism, Fraternalism, and the Preservation of America's Military History. Most importantly, they provide comfort and assistance to all Veterans and their families, especially those requiring claims assistance with the VA, those who are homeless, and those requiring employment assistance. MOPH volunteers provide assistance to Hospitalized veterans at VA sites and State Veterans Homes. To learn how you can make a difference to our Veterans, Service Members and their Families, visit www.americasadoptasoldier.org. America's Adopt a Soldier would like to hear from you, whether you are an individual looking to volunteer, an organization looking to partner, or just interested in a bit more information. Please contact:

Mary E. Keeser Chairman & Founder America's Adopt a Soldier P.O. Box 1049 Springfield, VA 22151 Tel: 703.405.9956 Fax: 703.321.4925 email mary.keeser@americasadoptasoldier.org Or MOPH National Public Relations Director, John Bircher, 352-753-5535 Email: PublicRelations@Purpleheart.org Web: www.purpleheart.org

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART

77TH NATIONAL CONVENTION , ROGERS AR

Mary Keeser and Brittini meet with the Mayor

of Rogers AR . Mr. Steve Womack.

COL Steve Womack, ARNG and Mary Keeser

discuss supporting our National Guard

Deployed Soldiers

Arkansas Senator Pryor, Mary Keeser and Brittini

Mary discussed the upcoming packing at the Senate

building and support to our Veterans, Soldiers with

Senator Pryor

Brittini Opens the Conference signing

the National Anthem , a recording of this event

was used every day to start the session.

Clayton Jones, Jr Vice Cmdr, Mary Keeser,

Jim Sims National Cdr, and Jack Leonard,

National Adjacent talk before the Start of the Conference.

Frank Keeser, Cmdr 423rd MOPH Chapter,

Lucille Keeser, Past President of LAMOPH 423,

Mary Keeser and National LAMOPH President Jane Stoel

MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART

77TH NATIONAL CONVENTION , ROGERS AR

Brittini Black, Americas Adopt A Soldier Ambassador opened the Convention singing Nation Anthem, Signed autographs at the booth. our

Brittini later entertained during Social Hour

Mary and Brittini provided interviews at KURM radio station with discussing the Mission of

America’s Adopt A Soldier and their alliance

National Guard Association

of the

United States

132nd NGAUS General

Conference & Exhibition

National Guard Association United States – NGAUS Location: Nashville TN (Gaylord Opryland Hotel)

Date: September 11-13, 2009

American Freedom Foundation supports Americas Adopt A Soldier through event and leadership sponsorship and Non-Profit support. Mary Keeser is on the American Freedom Foundation Board

American Freedom Foundation (AFF)

www.americanfreedomfoundation.org

Description: American Freedom Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization

formed to help our Service members, Veterans and their families. The American

Freedom Festival is a concert featuring country music performers, actors, athletes,

dignitaries and other supporters, joining together to help support and fulfill the

mission of the American Freedom Foundation, Inc.

The National Guard was a major participant in 2007, a Major participant and

sponsor in 2008.

Formed in 2004

Founded by SMA (Ret.) Jack L. Tilley and Ted Hacker

Location: Patriot Center, George Mason University

Fairfax, VA (10,000 venue)

Event Date: 7 November 2009

JACK LEONARD, NATIONAL ADJUTANT OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF PURPLE HEART INDUCTS

MEMBERS OF GANG 48th IBCT AS LIFETIME MEMBERS OF MOPH

Rotary Club

Salute To Veterans

THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

OFFICE OF TRAINING, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER

WASHINGTON, DC

PRESENTS PRESENTATIONS BY

Service Organizations Providing Support to

Our Wounded Warriors and their Family Members

PART I

America’s Adopt-A-Soldier

“Making a difference in the lives of our Veterans, Soldiers and their Families”

PRESENTED BY

Mary E. Keeser, Founder

Lee H. Harvey, Honorary Co-Chairman

Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 0900-1030 hours

Radiology Clinic VTC Conference Room, 1st floor, Heaton Pavilion, WRAMC

Social Work VTC Conference Room, Borden Pavilion, Bldg. #6, WRAMC

America’s Adopt-A-Soldier has a desire and goal to make a difference in people’s lives, to make things

better by reaching out, informing, educating, enabling and empowering our Nation to Give Back.

The Department of Social Work, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, maintains responsibility for this continuing

educational activity and has been granted automatic authorization from the Maryland Board of Social Work

Examiners to sponsor this series for 3 hours of Category I Continuing Education Credit.

IT WAS COLD - RAINING - GOOD DAY TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

THANK YOU

National Campaigns

Honor our Veterans Veterans Day’s of Service

Winter Coats

– Our Goal: 500 warm winter coats for our

Homeless Veterans - cleaning tag must be

attached

• Mail To:

Americas Adopt A Soldier

PO Box 1049 Springfield VA 22151

OUR OBJECTIVE Send a Care Package to every deployed Service members

NATIONAL PACKING DAYS: July - November

YOUR CHALLENGE: Get the word out. Sponsor all or part of one or more

packages

PLEDGE TO PACK: americasadoptasoldier.org

DONATE ON LINE: americasadoptasoldier.org

MAIL TAX DEDUCTABLE DONATIONS: Americas Adopt A Soldier, P.O. Box 1049,

Springfield VA 22151

From A Deployed Service Member: “The care packages were well-received and believe me when I say it is most inspiring to observe a Soldier,

when he or she, receives a care package. The immediate awareness that someone out there is motivated and passionate enough to take the

time out of their day to select and package these items with such care brings instant smiles and a very real since of pride. There are times such

as these in which I am reminded that our separation and our sacrifices are not ours alone but rather shared. Our commitments to the values of

freedom will never waver and as this bedrock of our nation is challenged around the world, it will always be the continued support and patriotism

or our communities that will make the difference in Victory. “

Annual

Veterans Care Letters

Care Packages

Our Goal:

Ensure every deployed Service Member receives a care

package

Annual year-round support and Challenge America

National Packing events

Packing

Events

All information required to host your event can be found on

our website: www.americasadoptasoldier.org

-Registering your local chapter (point of light on the map)

-Fundraising Tips

-On Line Donations

-Media Support

-Event Sample Station Floor Plan

-Processing Station Position Descriptions

-Processing Station Badge Templates

-Ordering No Cost Supplies

-Event Schedule Template

-Much More

Hosting a Packing Event

Packing Events

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NATIONWIDE VOLUNTEERS

Giving Back

COL Susan Kolb-OSD-RA, Nancy Boyda - Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (Manpower and

Personnel), Linda Smyth-Providence District Supervisor, Mary Keeser-Founder Americas Adopt A Soldier and

CSM Victor Angry, Army National Guard. Take time out to pause for a photo. Mrs Boyda rolled her sleeves up and joined

the Customs Form station. Mrs Boyda also took time out to address the group of community Volunteers on the impact of

their efforts to our deployed service members and their families.

Giving Back

Lee Harvey Co-Chairman America’s Adopt A Soldier thanks Sharon Bulova –Fairfax County Chairman, Rosemary Ryan, Senior

Legislative Aide Braddock District and Karen Gasper for hosting the event at Little River Glen Senior Center, Fairfax Va Lee

thanks the over 130 Volunteers for support this most important mission of America’s Adopt A Soldier. Major Sippert, 25 th ID

stops in during a home visit from his deployment to address the Volunteers and to help with activities.

Chairman Bulova rolled her sleeves up and joined the Thank You letter station. Chairman Bulova also took time out to address

the group of community Volunteers on the impact of their efforts to our deployed service members and their families.

SUPER VOLUNTEERS

Berniece helps out a volunteer Charles gathering items for the care packages

Karen address’s the volunteers prior to the event ,

as Major Zerfas looks on

The Donation station is busy

Lee inspects NG baseballs at the donation station

Donation station volunteers separate the many donations

The Inspection station is working hard Volunteers discuss their progress at the Customs Forms Station

Thank You Letters and Cards

Date: 17th August 2013 Location: Ravensworth Elementary School

THANK YOU 330 CARE PACKAGES

I received box yesterday and am very grateful for your organizations support. Thank you and your team for keeping us in mind.

Thank you again …C OPERATIONS NCOIC Engineer Troop RSS, 2CR KAF

I really appreciate everyone's kindness by taking the time to put together these care packages. I was truly surprised and grateful

when I received them today. It means plenty being here away from home. I haven't looked through the entire boxes, but I do see

several items, some wonderful cards and handwritten words of encouragement and thanking us for what we do - those thoughts

alone make it well worth the tour. This mission is more than me and my career, it is what I would do again and again for my Family

and my Country. I can't thank you enough for your coordination and all those who have assisted the, America's Adopt a Soldier

Organization. Again I say, "Thank You“ Always Forward! …Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

It means a lot to myself and the Soldiers to receive a package. It also keeps us going when we know that there are patriots back

home that have our back. Everything in the package will be used, especially the white ankle socks...perfect!

God Bless!

RECEIVED FROM OUR

DEPLOYED:

SRA Qtr Care Packing’s

Big Thank You

to

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Army Ball Care Packing

Army Reserve Teen Panel Service Project (Care Packing)

Operation Military Kids

Fairfax County Resolution

On behalf of the Soldiers of HHB, 1-113th FA, we would like to extend our deepest

and most sincere gratitude. I am humbled with appreciation and filled with great

admiration for your support to our troops. The thoughtfulness and generosity that

you have expressed to us is nothing short of unbelievable. The care packages were

well-received and believe me when I say it is most inspiring to observe a Soldier,

when he or she, receives a care package. The immediate awareness that someone

out there is motivated and passionate enough to take the time out of their day to

select and package these items with such care brings instant smiles and a very real

since of pride.

There are times such as these in which I am reminded that our separation and our

sacrifices are not ours alone but rather shared. Our commitments to the values of

freedom will never waver and as this bedrock of our nation is challenged around the

world, it will always be the continued support and patriotism or our communities that

will make the difference in Victory.

Thanks again for sharing your generosity with my troops; you all are true American

Heroes!!

Testimonial (samples)

“Thank you for the packages delivered to my Soldiers here at FOB Echo. It is always great to get

these packages.

As you know they end up with Soldiers who are single and not receiving a lot from home. Once the

boxes from different organizations is opened the trading begins, each comparing what they got. Each

looking for what they need, be it the candy that aren't sold here or the tooth brush that our small PX

seems to be out of. Soldiers will slip the box under their bunk and pull it out before a mission to carry

some items with them and then again upon their return when it is time to relax. It is nice to know we

have the backing of so many people back home. These packages will forever be a part of our good

memories of our deployment here. “

“Thank you for the phone cards, now I can call home more often to check on things.”

“Thanks for your efforts in making the American Freedom Foundation 2008 Festival , a huge success.

On behalf of National Guard, thank you for hard work and time sacrificed on behalf of our Soldiers, the

concert was absolutely incredible. Over 9,000 attended, 1,000 tickets donated to our Soldiers, Airman

and Families, over $400,000 given back (on-stage) to programs supporting our Soldiers, Veterans' and

their Families. “

“Thank you so much for the love and support you all have shown me in the short amount of time I have

been at Walter Reed. It was a blessing to receive a laptop and phone cards . Now I am on my way to a

full recovery, receiving a gift like that not only made my day but it made my life. “

Testimonial Samples

Working - Paramount DVD Program

+

+ Greeting Card,

Envelope,

Instructions

=

Each SKU includes: Retail Strategy:

Consumer Buys

Consumer writes message on the card,

places in the pre-addressed envelope

with the program DVD and mails

DVD envelopes arrive at warehouse, accounted (location

mailed from) and packed for shipment

Wounded Warrior

Programs

Family Readiness

Groups

America’s Adopt A Soldier

Chapters

ALTHOUGH THIS ADDRESSED TO ME, I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND THIS HONOR TO ALL THOSE

INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS WHO GAVE BACK IN 2009.

THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING YOUR TIME, TALENTS, RESOURCES, ENERGIES AND PATIENCE -

TOGETHER WE MADE A DIFFERENCE.

Summary

ORGANIZATION: Americas Adopt A Soldier ® ADDRESS: 5400 Shawnee Road, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22312 ADDRESS FOR PACKAGES: P.O. Box 1049 Springfield, VA 22151 PHONE: 703-278-3718 WEBSITE: www.americasadoptasoldier.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Americas-Adopt-A-Soldier SUMMARY: 100% Volunteer Organization – 100% of all donations go directly to support our projects and programs. Our projects and programs: Informing and Educating-Outreach (PTSD-TBI workshops, Speaking, Events) /Care Packages and Care Letters (Nationally - Community based) For our Deployed and our Veterans in Veterans Homes and Hospitals/ Path To Strength-Computer Training Program (Provide Training/Certifications, -laptop-software-broadband) / Care- Respond to our Service Members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans, and Family members (Training, Job Placement, Furniture, Housing, Food, Transportation, Financial Support, Clothing and Household Items) by working with our social organizational networks, State, Federal and National Organizations. Task Force Smile: Through remodeling-revitalizing treatment/play areas, entertainment, ensure every sick; critically Ill Military Child receives a Toy or Game while undergoing treatment in Military Hospital (Year-Round).

HOW CAN WE HELP?

www.americasadoptasoldier.org